Salah satu proses alamiah yang dialami setiap manusia adalah proses penuaan. WHO dan RI Nomor 13 tahun 1998 tentang kesejahteraan lanjut usia menetapkan bahwa lanjut usia (lansia) adalah seseorang yang telah berusia 60 tahun atau lebih. Seiring dengan bertambahnya usia, akan terjadi perubahan-perubahan pada diri seseorang. Yang tampak secara nyata adalah adanya perubahan fisik.. Perubahan- peru…
Osteoartritis (OA) sendi lutut adalah penyakit yang sering dijumpai terutama pada orang-orang di atas 40 tahun di seluruh dunia. Secara klinis OA sendi lutut ini ditandai oleh rasa nyeri, deformitas, krepitasi dan kaku sendi lutut pada pagi hari < 30 menit. Sebab-sebab terjadinya OA pada sendi lutut adalah kerusakan fokal tulang rawan sendi yang progresif dan pembentukan tulang rawan baru pada …
The increasing number of elderly individuals in Indonesia has led to a higher risk of cognitive impairment, which can reduce their independence and quality of life. Early detection is necessary so that interventions can be conducted promptly. On the other hand, the use of the Indonesian version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-Ina) as a standard screening tool requires more time and t…
Introduction : As we age, a person's health condition can decline in which it makes him/her, vulnerable to various degenerative diseases such as hypertension. Management of hypertension can be carried out through pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. One of the non-pharmacological techniques is finger grasp relaxation therapy. Objective : To apply finger grip relaxation therapy in…
The global increase in life expectancy, including in Indonesia, has led to a growing elderly population, often accompanied by cognitive decline. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified Brain Gym intervention in improving cognitive function among elderly residents of nursing homes. The study utilized a non-randomized experimental design with a pretest-posttest and control gro…
Lansia merupakan kelompok usia yang rentan mengalami gangguan keseimbangan dan cedera akibat jatuh, sehingga dibutuhkan sistem yang mampu memberikan deteksi tanpa memerlukan interaksi langsung dari pengguna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun perangkat wearable berbasis sensor gyroscope dan accelerometer guna mendeteksi kejadian jatuh pada lansia secara real-time. Perangkat …
The elderly are a group of people who are vulnerable to falling incidents, which can have fatal impacts on their health and safety. Therefore, a system capable of detecting falls quickly and providing early warnings is needed. This research aims to design and implement an Internet of Things (IoT)-based fall monitoring system for the elderly using a NodeMCU ESP32 integrated with an Android appli…
ABSTRAK Pusat kesehatan masyarakat menjadi salah satu lembaga kesehatan yang memegang peran penting dalam menyediakan pelayanan kesehatan kepada masyarakat. Salah satu program yang harus di laksanakan adalah program pos pelayanan terpadu atau posyandu. Program posyandu telah terlaksana dengan baik apabila jumlah kunjungan sesuai dengan jumlah sasaran yang telah di tetapkan sebelumnya. Dalam pen…
Introduction: Hypertension is one of the health problems that often arise with age due to changes in the structure of large veins. It is defined as a condition when the systolic blood pressure is more than 130 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure is more than 80 mmHg. It can be a serious health problem and cause complications if not treated with a proper treatment. The non-pharmacological manageme…
Human certainly will go through degenerative process (aging) which cause thedeclining in one's physiological function and immune system. The elderly are themost vulnerable and need more attention in this process. According to thestatistics of the elderly population in 2014 by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), 51% ofthe elderly in South Sumatera have sick complaints, and nearly 66% of them treattheir…
Early phenomenon of the elderly life has become a problematica of region even country. Elderly is the phase decrease of physical and logical ability, which start from the changes in life. Some of elderly live with their big family, bui who deserve attention are those who live alone at home. The proportion of elderly that become bigger needs special attention and treatment in the implementation …
Patients with hypertension are found today in the elderly. Food intake is the most factor causing an increase in blood pressure, food intake is influenced by knowledge of hypertension diet because knowledge can affect a person's attitude and behavior in choosing and undergoing an appropriate diet to control his blood pressure. In addition, sleep quality also plays a role in increasing blood pre…
Lanjut usia menjadi golongan yang rentan terkena berbagai masalah kesehatan seperti perubahan pada sistem kardiovaskular yang dapat menyebabkan hipertensi. Guided imagery dan diafragma breathing exercise merupakan terapi komplementer yang dapat digunakan untuk menangani tekanan darah tinggi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membandingkan efektivitas guided imagery dan diafragma breathing exer…
Penelitian ini terlaksana di Panti Werdha Dharma Bhakti Palembang karena memiliki cargiver dan lansia dengan bermacam latar belakang dan karakteristik. Penelitian berfokus pada bagaimana caregiver dapat membantu dengan memahami perasaan lansia, memahami apa yang diinginkan dan dibutuhkan lansia, bagaimana caregiver dapat memupuk harapan lansia melalui komunikasi empatik. Desain penelitian yang …
Background: The elderly is a group of humans who are in the final stages of the life phase and experience various health problems, including cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment contributes to elderly’s quality of life. This study aims to analyze the relationship between cognitive function and quality of life for elderly in Harapan Kita Elderly Social Institution Palembang. Methods: Thi…
Background: Elderly is an individual who has reached the final stage of their life, namely 60 years old and above. In most cases, elderly will encounter decrease in functional capacity in their life, which causes a degradation in the level of well-being of the elderly, both physically and mentally. Cognitive function is an important thing to pay attention to because it is a common problem and r…
ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the readiness of the elderly in facing death at Harapan Kita Elderly Social Home Indralaya, Ogan Ilir Regency. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using interviews and observation methods. The research subjects were nursing home officers and elderly people aged 60 years and over who were able to comm…
Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui kondisi perilaku sosial lanjut usia (Lansia) di Panti Jompo Harapan Kita kota Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari delapan orang, yang terdiri dari enam lansia dan dua pengurus Lansia. Hasil penelit…
Family support is assistance provided by and to family members to create comfort among family members. This research was conducted to determine the support provided by family members to improve the happiness quality of the elderly after entering retirement age in Sungai Buah Village, Palembang City. The type of this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. Data collection was carrie…
As we age, more health problems arise, one of which is musculoskeletal disorders. Joint pain is a common problem experienced by the elderly, especially after performing daily activities. the purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between physical activity and body mass index with the intensity of joint pain in the elderly. This is a quantitative correlation study with a cross-se…
The elderly are individuals who have entered the age of 60 and over with reduced physical and intellectual strength. Changes that occur in old age can cause physical, psychological problems and the growth of social conditions which can cause a decline in social roles and also a decline in health which makes it difficult for the elderly so this study aims to provide an overview of the role of so…
The aims of this study were: (1) to find out aspects of loneliness (loneliness) experienced by the elderly (2) to find out the efforts of the elderly to overcome loneliness (loneliness). facts and data regarding social and emotional aspects of loneliness (loneliness) experienced by the elderly and the efforts of the elderly to overcome feelings of loneliness. The informants of this study consis…
This study aims to determine the factors that affect the participation of the elderly in posyandu kelurahan Sukorejo Kota Pagar Alam. This research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The informants in the study were elderly residents. The data collection technique used was an interview with the research subject. The data analysis techniques used are data collection, data red…
The government's decision to tackle the increase in mortality in the elderly due to Covid-19 is carried out by conducting a Covid-19 booster vaccine in all regions of Indonesia, but there is a discrepancy in the desired target results. One of the areas that have problems in the number of targets of the Covid-19 booster vaccine in the elderly is Payaraman District, the area with the lowest targe…
Munculnya COVID-19 menjadi pusat perhatian dunia yang kemudian dinyatakan sebagai pandemi oleh WHO sehingga rentan mengalami cemas terhadap COVID- 19. Lansia merupakan kelompok yang rentan terinfeksi virus COVID-19. Salah satu upaya pencegahan yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah ialah mengeluarkan kebijakan vaksinasi COVID-19. Cakupan vaksinasi lengkap COVID-19 di Kota Palembang sebanyak 71,74%, nam…
Background. As people age, humans will experience changes in cognitive abilities. Decreased cognitive function can cause the elderly to have difficulty making decisions, decreased executive function, speed, and decreased verbal ability, which can increase the risk of falling. This study aims to determine the correlation of cognitive function and postural instability in the elderly at the Neurol…
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Depression in the elderly is a big problem because it can have an impact on medical, social and economic aspects. However, the incidence of depression in the elderly is often overlooked and undetected. An instrument that can be used to detect depression in the elderly is the Geriatric Depression Scale…
The number of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers in the world today has reached 355 million people, meaning that 1 in 6 of the earth's population suffers from rheumatoid arthritis (WHO 2010) and the number of patients in Indonesia reaches 2 million people, with a ratio of three times as many female patients. from men. In non-pharmacological interventions nurses play a major role in overcoming rheum…
Background: Pos Pelayanan Terpadu Lanjut Usia (Posyandu Lansia) is a forum for basic health services for the elderly community. In 2021, only 61.6% of the elderly in the Puskesmas Pembina area received health screening. This study aims to determine the participation of the elderly in the Posyandu Lansia Puskesmas Pembina Kota Palembang. Methods: This research is qualitative research. Data colle…